K. Vogiatzis1 and D. Hiriart2
1 AURA-NIO, National Optical Astronomy Observatory, 950 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85719 USA (voyages@noao.edu).
2 Instituto de Astronomía, UNAM, Campus Ensenada, Apdo. Postal 877, 22830 Ensenada, B. C., México (hiriart@astrosen.unam.mx).
Received 2004 February 10
Accepted 2004 March 11.
ABSTRACT
We have used numerical simulations of wind over San Pedro Mártir Sierra to make a first evaluation of potential sites for astronomical use. Initially, we have analyzed the highest points on the Sierra but with easy access. We present the turbulence and size of the boundary layer for typical speed and wind directions on these sites.
Key Words: Atmospheric effects — Site selection — Turbulence.
RESUMEN
Presentamos la simulación numérica del viento en la Sierra de San Pedro Mártir para realizar una evaluación preliminar de los posibles sitios donde instalar nuevos telescopios. Como criterio inicial, se eligieron los puntos más altos de la sierra, pero a la vez de fácil acceso. Se presentan la altura de la capa límite y el efecto de la turbulencia en los diferentes sitios para velocidades y direcciones del viento típicas.
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